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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney to Adelaide? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Adelaide.R 1,229 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,229, select.
Adelaide.R 1,243 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,243, select.
Adelaide.R 1,246 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,246, select.
Adelaide.R 1,257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,257, select.
Adelaide.R 1,257 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,257, select.
Adelaide.R 1,257 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,257, select.
Adelaide.R 1,257 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,257, select.
Adelaide.R 1,257 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,257, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Adelaide flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 1,246
Jun
from R 1,243
Jul
from R 1,261
Aug
from R 1,229
Sep
from R 1,257
Oct
from R 1,257
Nov
from R 1,257
Dec
from R 1,257
Jan
from R 1,257
Feb
from R 1,257
Mar
from R 1,257
Apr
from R 2,594

Direct flights from Sydney to Adelaide

Sydney to Adelaide: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Adelaide below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Adelaide.

Sydney to Adelaide: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,229
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Average flights per week684

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Adelaide is R 2,503. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Adelaide.
Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific fly direct from Sydney to Adelaide.
As of May 2025, there are 684 flights per week flying from Sydney to Adelaide.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Adelaide is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Adelaide Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Adelaide but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Adelaide.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Adelaide is 30 minutes behind Sydney and is in the UTC+10:30 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 410 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 20:55.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your SYD to ADL flight.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Adelaide holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Australia:

  • Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates SYD to ADL flights is Virgin Australia Regional. Its services land as scheduled 70.59% of the time.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYD and ADL include:

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Canberra Airport

    • Launceston Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport flight is R 1,229. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,503. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from SYD to ADL by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SYD to ADL.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:

Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • Book a hotel near ADL if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Explore without limits with an Adelaide Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and see more of Adelaide and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Adelaide Airport around one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide

  • From Adelaide Airport, Adelaide is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Adelaide in April.

  • The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • August has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ADL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Adelaide, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 338 kilometres east to Mildura to check off its leading attractions. From Mildura Riverfront to Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Mount Gambier is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. No trip is complete without experiencing The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.

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